{"title":"Series: Religion in the Modern World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReligion in the Modern World\u003c\/em\u003e explores the evolving role of faith and spirituality amid contemporary challenges and cultural shifts. This series offers insightful perspectives on how religious beliefs intersect with politics, society, and global affairs, inviting readers to consider the complexities of belief in a rapidly changing landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging with themes from arts and culture to education and current affairs, the collection provides a thoughtful examination of religion’s influence on modern life. Readers can expect a nuanced exploration that balances tradition with modernity, enriching understanding of faith's place in today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-food-and-feasts-of-jesus-by-douglas-e-neel-9781442212916","title":"The Food and Feasts of Jesus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people—from extravagant wedding banquets to simple meals of loaves and fishes. \u003cem\u003eThe Food and Feasts of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside these meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood production and distribution impacted all aspects of ancient life, including the teachings of Jesus. From elaborate holiday feasts to a simple farmer’s lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, places food within the socioeconomic conditions of the time, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for individual reading or group study, this book opens a window into the tumultuous world of the first century and invites readers to smell, touch, and taste the era’s food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147885752556,"sku":"9781442212916","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781442212916-the-food-and-feasts-of-jesus.jpg?v=1786452634"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-religion-in-the-modern-world.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}